Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
The Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network (CCAN), a NOAA CAP/RISA team, hosted an extreme heat summit to address heat stress in the US Caribbean, provide guidance for heat-related policies, and focus on the question of heat and learning environments.
CCAN, a NOAA CAP/RISA team, hosts the First US Caribbean Extreme Heat Summit Read More »
New research improves our understanding of the crucial ocean carbonate system with support from COM, CVP, and GOMO.
Increased Drought Risk in Puerto Rico Correlates to Saharan Dust Plumes Read More »
Recruiting and training the next generation, addressing DEIA, regional partnerships.
NOAA engages diverse students at SACNAS Read More »
Wanda Crespo-Acevedo, a CAP/RISA Climate Adaptation Specialist, is interviewed by podcast UrbanaPlanifica on climate change and its impact on Puerto Rico.
This August 24th webinar will increase the capacities of the FEMA’s staff to address the challenges associated with the climate crisis as part of the Hurricane’s Irma and María recovery efforts.
At the March 17th XI Summit, Crespo-Acevedo will present the toolkit to climate adaptation professionals in the region, to support the goal of climate resilience in Puerto Rico.
Crespo-Acevedo will facilitate planning and preparedness activities of significance to Puerto Rico through climate impact and adaptation research.
NOAA RISA Hires Wanda Crespo-Acevedo, Climate Adaptation Program Specialist Read More »
This workshop builds on previous investments by IRAP and NOAA in the Caribbean, and provides linkages to ongoing efforts in NOAA and the USGCRP to address climate and health, including heat health.
A CPO-supported workshop on the climate mitigation and adaptation benefits of coastal blue carbon will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico on July 13-14.